Las Vegas Pennzoil Desert-Inspired Shrimp Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

Zesty shrimp tacos with smoky chipotle crema and fresh avocado salsa, capturing the vibrant flavors of the Las Vegas Pennzoil 400 race day. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs medium shrimp, olive oil, chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined medium shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 large, diced avocado
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp, minced chipotle in adobo sauce
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined medium shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: While shrimp cooks, prepare the avocado salsa by combining 1 large diced avocado, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice in a bowl; gently toss to combine.
4. Step 4: For the chipotle crema, mix 1/2 cup sour cream with 1 tbsp minced chipotle in adobo sauce and 1 tsp honey until smooth.
5. Step 5: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
6. Step 6: Assemble the tacos by spreading a spoonful of chipotle crema on each tortilla, topping with 3-4 shrimp, and finishing with a generous scoop of avocado salsa.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately with lime wedges if desired.